A protective case for a portable or laptop computer is shown. The case is designed to allow use of the computer without the need to remove it from the case. The bottom wall of the case has an attachment mechanism for holding the computer securely in place while the case is open. Angled brackets in the bottom wall and extending upward into the side wall, define a hinge portion of the case. The upper wall of the case includes a display holder for slidably holding the computer display. The display holder holds the top wall of the case to the display while allowing relative motion between the two. A rear access opening in the rear side wall panel allows access to connectors and ports at the rear of the computer so that they can be used while the computer remains in the case. A flap may be coupled to rear access opening, to allow the opening to be securely covered when not in use. A rear vent, covered with a mesh material, may also be incorporated into the rear panel to facilitate air circulation. Preferably, the bottom wall includes a hand strap and an antiskid pad, and the top wall includes an accessories pocket.
Legal claims defining the scope of protection, as filed with the USPTO.
1. A protective case for a laptop computer, comprising: a body having a bottom wall, a top wall, and a peripheral side wall therebetween, wherein: said bottom wall comprises an attachment mechanism to securely hold the base of a laptop computer; said top wall comprises a display holder for slidably coupling the top wall to a laptop computer display; and, said side wall comprises a closing mechanism for connecting said top and bottom walls in a closed position, a vent, and a rear access opening.
2. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein said display holder comprises two angled strips of material positioned at the upper corners of the inside surface of said top wall.
3. The protective case of claim 1 wherein said rear access opening comprises a closure mechanism, so that the opening can be closed when not in use.
4. The protective case of claim 3 , wherein said closure mechanism comprises a flap.
5. The protective case of claim 4 wherein said closure mechanism comprises Velcro, such that said flap can be securely fastened to said side wall when the opening is not in use.
6. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein said vent comprises a mesh.
7. The protective case of claim 1 wherein said closing mechanism comprises a zipper.
8. The protective case of claim 1 wherein said attachment mechanism comprises Velcro strips.
9. The protective case of claim 1 wherein said side wall is made of a soft material.
10. The protective case of claim 9 further comprising at least one rigid bracket attached to the rear of the bottom wall thereby defining a hinge region in said side wall.
11. The protective case of claim 1 , further comprising a handle.
12. The protective case of claim 1 , further comprising a hand strap on the exterior of said bottom wall.
13. The protective case of claim 1 , further comprising an antiskid pad on the exterior of said bottom wall.
14. The protective case of claim 13 , wherein said antiskid pad is at least one centimeter thick.
15. The protective case of claim 1 , comprising at least two connectors for receiving a carrying strap.
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March 2, 2006
April 21, 2009
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